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This week, staff writer Joseph Weitemeyer talks with Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly about an upcoming fundraiser for St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen at Ruby Tuesday's restaurant at Montage Mountain.

Residence: Wilkes-Barre

Family: Son of Frank and Rita Kelly

Education: Earned a bachelor's degree from University of Scranton and a master's degree in social work from Marywood University

Title: Director of St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton

Q: Explain how the fundraiser works.

A: When dine-in guests bring their coupon, Ruby Tuesday's at Montage Mountain will give 20 percent of their purchase back to St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen.

Q: How can people obtain coupons for the fundraiser?

A: People can call the kitchen at 570-342-5556, ext. 4, to pick up a coupon; email the kitchen at stfkitchen@gmail.com, and have the coupon emailed back to them; or access the coupon on our Facebook page: St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen.

Q: Is there a minimum to spend?

A: There is no minimum needed to use the coupon. It can also be used at any time of the day.

Q: How did you choose the restaurant?

A: We have done this fundraiser with them before, and it was very successful.

Q: How will proceeds be used?

A: It will benefit St. Francis Commons, a 30-unit transitional apartment complex for homeless veterans. It will open next to St. Francis Kitchen next spring. It is a project of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton.

Q: Why is this fundraiser important to the community?

A: There are so many people in our community who are fighting to make ends meet and don't have enough money to purchase food. This fundraiser helps St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen feed those who are in need of a meal.

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